Evaluation of Safety and Effectiveness of the Floret™ PDA Occluder for Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in PediatricPatients

Transcatherter closure of patent ductus arteriosus with PDA occluder is well-established procedure for the paediatric patients.Surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus in paediatric patients may be problematic. Transcatheter closure of PDA using the PDA occluder has showed to be safe and effective compared to the previous methods. Objective: The purpose of this research is to assess the PDA occluder safety and efficacy in treating PDA in paediatric patient. Method:An analysis of the three cases of PDA patients treated with the PDA occluder is included in this case 2 females and 1 male with 9-12 years old. The procedure was performed under fluoroscopic guidance; angiography and clinical assessment of the patients were conducted before the procedure. Medical records follow up imaging and post procedure monitoring were used to evaluate a clinical result. Result:The PDA occluder successfully closed the patent ductus arteriosus in cases, with high success rate and no major complication. No recurrence of PDA was observed in patients. Transcatheter closure of PDA produced improvement of patient’s symptoms and signs post closure and also significant reduction in heart rate and respiratory rate. Conclusion:The PDA occulder is a safe and effective device for the closure of PDA in paediatric patients. In comparison to surgery the treatment offers a less invasive option with excellent long term outcomes. This result provide acceptance to the PDA occluder use as preferred treatment for patent ductus arteriosus, with potential to improve clinical outcomes and reduce recovery time.